Consultant
Senior Scientist at Sonoma Land Trust
Details
Description
Sonoma Land Trust seeks a rigorous conservation scientist with strong communication skills to oversee applied research projects, furthering the organization’s commitment to scientifically informed conservation.
The newly established Senior Scientist position builds on Sonoma Land Trust’s five-decade record of conservation leadership by leveraging the latest science to inform its conservation strategy development, planning, preserve management, educational programs, decision making, and advocacy.
This position will oversee the Land Trust’s applied field research and scientific data collections, and will work collaboratively across the organization to identify opportunities to implement landscape scale conservation.
Location
This position is located at the Sonoma Land Trust office in Santa Rosa, California. Staff are working in a hybrid model. Some field work is required.
Start Date
Summer 2025
Sonoma Land Trust seeks a rigorous conservation scientist with strong communication skills to oversee applied research projects, furthering the organization’s commitment to scientifically informed conservation.
The newly established Senior Scientist position builds on Sonoma Land Trust’s five-decade record of conservation leadership by leveraging the latest science to inform its conservation strategy development, planning, preserve management, educational programs, decision making, and advocacy.
This position will oversee the Land Trust’s applied field research and scientific data collections, and will work collaboratively across the organization to identify opportunities to implement landscape scale conservation.
Location
This position is located at the Sonoma Land Trust office in Santa Rosa, California. Staff are working in a hybrid model. Some field work is required.
Start Date
Summer 2025
Benefits
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary range for the Senior Scientist position is $141,000–$163,000, commensurate with knowledge, abilities, and experience. Relocation support is available.
Sonoma Land Trust’s benefits include:
- Paid time off including paid vacation based on tenure, 15 paid holidays, and paid sick and family leave
- 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision, and 75% of dependent premiums
- 5% employer contribution to retirement plan after one year of employment
- Employee life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax dependent care coverage plans for dependent or elder care
- An employee assistance program for mental health, coaching, and financial or legal consultation services
- A lifestyle account annual stipend for wellness or gear purchases
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary range for the Senior Scientist position is $141,000–$163,000, commensurate with knowledge, abilities, and experience. Relocation support is available.
Sonoma Land Trust’s benefits include:
- Paid time off including paid vacation based on tenure, 15 paid holidays, and paid sick and family leave
- 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision, and 75% of dependent premiums
- 5% employer contribution to retirement plan after one year of employment
- Employee life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax dependent care coverage plans for dependent or elder care
- An employee assistance program for mental health, coaching, and financial or legal consultation services
- A lifestyle account annual stipend for wellness or gear purchases
Location
How to Apply
To Apply
Visit potrerogroup.com/sonomascientist and select “Apply Here.” Please include a CV or resume and a cover letter describing your research qualifications, skills, and experiences that match the position criteria, and what you will bring to the role.
Interested candidates should apply by March 10 for priority consideration.
For More Information
More information on Sonoma Land Trust can be found at sonomalandtrust.org.
For additional information, please contact Jena Kuznik, Senior Consultant, at jkuznik@potrerogroup.com.
To Apply
Visit potrerogroup.com/sonomascientist and select “Apply Here.” Please include a CV or resume and a cover letter describing your research qualifications, skills, and…
